ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria Fire Department, 302 Fillmore St., will host the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Alexandria event on Friday, Aug. 15 from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Wake Up Alexandria is a chamber networking event that is open to everyone. It offers an opportunity for attendees to learn about the businesses and organizations within the community. A $1 admission is requested, with all proceeds donated to the nonprofit of the day, the Kalon Prep Academy.
All chamber members will be placed in a drawing for the Pot of Gold currently valued at nearly $4,800.
A volunteer opportunity will immediately follow this Wake Up event. Attendees will be invited to help assemble Christmas lights for the 2025 Garden of Lights from 8:30-9 a.m.
The Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department wa